Samsung Galaxy A16 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) vs Xiaomi 14 Civi (12GB RAM + 512GB)
Quick Comparison
Xiaomi 14 Civi (12GB RAM + 512GB) has better RAM than Samsung Galaxy A16 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB). In terms of display resolution, Xiaomi 14 Civi (12GB RAM + 512GB) has better resolution of 2750 x 1236 than Samsung Galaxy A16 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) which has resolution of 2340 x 1080. Xiaomi 14 Civi (12GB RAM + 512GB) has more internal memory than Samsung Galaxy A16 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB)
| Name | Samsung Galaxy A16 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) | Xiaomi 14 Civi (12GB RAM + 512GB) |
| RAM | 8 GB | 12 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.7 in | 6.55 in |
| Internal Memory | 256 GB | 512 GB |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 4700 mAh |
| Camera | 50 MP + 5 MP + 2 MP Triple | 50 MP + 50 MP + 12 MP Triple |
| Price | Rs. 24499 | Rs. 43999 |
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Detailed Comparison
Price And Launch
The launch Date of the first phone is October 14th, 2024. The cost of Samsung Galaxy A16 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) is Rs. 24499. The launch Date of the second phone is June 12, 2024. The cost of Xiaomi 14 Civi (12GB RAM + 512GB) is Rs. 43999.
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy A16 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) has larger screen size of 6.7 inches in comparison to Xiaomi 14 Civi (12GB RAM + 512GB)'s 6.55 inch screen. Samsung Galaxy A16 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) has Super AMOLED Screen type where as Xiaomi 14 Civi (12GB RAM + 512GB) has Screen type. Xiaomi's phone has display density of 446 PPI & Samsung's phone has only 385 PPI display density. In terms of screen to body ratio, Xiaomi's phone has better screen to body ratio of ~ 90.4% than Samsung's phone ~ 86%. Samsung Galaxy A16 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) has 20:9 aspect ratio where as Xiaomi 14 Civi (12GB RAM + 512GB) has 20.5:9 aspect ratio.
Memory comparison
Xiaomi 14 Civi (12GB RAM + 512GB)'s larger 12 GB RAM is better for playing games and all with respect to Samsung Galaxy A16 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB)'s lower 8 GB RAM. Xiaomi 14 Civi (12GB RAM + 512GB) has more Internal Memory (512 GB) than Samsung Galaxy A16 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) (256 GB).
Camera comparison
They both have the same 50 MP + 5 MP + 2 MP Triple Rear Camera. Xiaomi 14 Civi (12GB RAM + 512GB) will be better choice if you're looking to click lot of selfies as it has better 32 MP + 32 MP Dual Front Camera in comparison to Samsung Galaxy A16 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB)'s 13 MP Front Camera.
Technical comparison
Both the phones run on Android Operating System Version 14.
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Full Comparison
| Name | Samsung Galaxy A16 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) | Xiaomi 14 Civi (12GB RAM + 512GB) |
| General | ||
| Country of Origin | India | |
| Model | SM-A166B, SM-A166B/DS, SM-A166P, SM-A166P/DS, SM-A166E, SM-A166E/DS | 14 CIVI |
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM (Hybrid Slot) | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM |
| Dual Sim | Yes | Yes |
| Sim Size | Nano+Nano SIM | Nano+Nano SIM |
| SAR | 0.38 W/kg (Head) 0.94 W/kg (Body) | |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| Release Date | October 14th, 2024 | June 12, 2024 |
| In The Box | Handset, 67W Power Adapter, USB Cable, Sim Eject Tool, Warranty Card, User Guide, Clear Soft Case, Screen Protector Pre-Applied on the Phone | |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 77.9 x 164.4 x 7.9 mm | 72.77 x 157.2 x 7.45 mm |
| Weight | 192 g | 179.3 g |
| Bezel less | No | |
| Colors | Blue Black, Light Gray, Gold, Light Green | Cruise Blue, Matcha Green, Shadow Black |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color Super AMOLED Screen (16M Colors) | Color Floating Quad-Curvev AMOLED (68B) |
| Touch | Yes | Yes, 240 Hz Touch Sampling Rate |
| Size | 6.7 inches, 1080 x 2340 pixels, 90 Hz | 6.55 inches, 1236 x 2750 pixels, 120 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 20.5:9 |
| PPI | ~ 385 PPI | ~ 446 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 86% | ~ 90.4% |
| Glass Type | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 | |
| Features | 800 nIts Brightness | Dolby Vision, HDR10, HDR10+, 3000 nits Peak Brightness, Plays Dolby Vision Content, Cinematic Vision |
| Notch | Yes, Water Drop Notch | Yes, Punch Hole |
| Curved Display | Yes | |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 12 GB |
| Storage | 256 GB | 512 GB |
| Storage Type | UFS 4 | |
| Card Slot | Yes, (Hybrid Slot), upto 1.5 TB | |
| Connectivity | ||
| GPRS | Yes | Yes |
| EDGE | Yes | Yes |
| 3G | Yes | Yes |
| 4G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G Bands | FDD Sub6: N1(2100), N3(1800), N5(850), N7(2600), N8(900), N26(850), N28(700), N66(AWS-3), 5G* TDD Sub6: N40(2300), N41(2500), N77(3700), N78(3500) | n1/3/5/8/28/40/41/78 |
| VoLTE | Yes, Dual Stand-By | Yes, Dual Stand-By |
| Vo5G | Yes | |
| Wifi | Yes, with wifi-hotspot | Yes, with wifi-hotspot |
| Wifi Version | 802.11a/b/g/n/ac 2.4GHz+5GHz, VHT80 | WiFi 6, WiFi 5, WiFi 4 |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.3 | Yes, v5.4, A2DP, LE |
| USB | Yes, USB-C v2.0 | Yes, USB-C v2.0 |
| USB Features | USB Tethering, USB on-the-go, USB Charging, USB Storage | USB on-the-go |
| IR Blaster | Yes | |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | Yes, with A-GPS, Glonass, Beidou, Galileo, QZSS | Yes, with A-GPS. Up to tri-band: GLONASS (1), BDS (3), GALILEO (2), QZSS (2), NavIC |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, Side | Yes, In Display |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Gyro Sensor, Geomagnetic Sensor, Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor | Ambient Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor, E-Compass, Gyroscope, Accelerometer, |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | No | No |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| IP Rating | IP54 | |
| Dust Resistant | Yes | |
| Extra Features | 6 Years of Android Updates | SAR Limit: 1.6 W/kg, Head: 0.926 W/kg, Body: 0.812 W/kg, Xiaomi IceLoop Cooling System, Hydro Touch, Dual Stereo Speakers, Dolby Atmos, T1 Signal Enhancement Chip, AI Magic Erase, AI Expansion, AI Portraits, LPDDR5X 8533Mbps RAM |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 50 MP ƒ/1.8 (Wide Angle) 5 MP ƒ/2.2 (Ultra Wide) 2 MP ƒ/2.4 (Macro) | 50 MP ƒ/1.63 (Wide Angle) 50 MP ƒ/2 (Telephoto) 12 MP ƒ/2.2 (Ultra Wide) |
| Camera Sensor | LEICA VARIO-SUMMILUX 1:1.63/15-50 ASPH | |
| OIS | Yes | |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes |
| Features | Panorama, HDR, Digital Zoom up to 10x | Leica lenses, Xiaomi ProFocus, Night Mode (Wide/Ultra Wide/Telephoto), HDR, 50MP Mode (1X/2X), AI Watermark, Panorama, Documents, Long Exposure, Pro Mode, RAW Capture, Pocket Mirror, Digital Zoom Upto 20X |
| Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 4K @ 60 fps UHD, 1080p @ 60 fps FHD, 720p |
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, Dual LED |
| Front Camera | 13 MP ƒ/2 (Wide Angle) | 32 MP ƒ/2 (Wide Angle) 32 MP ƒ/2.4 (Ultra Wide) Punch Hole |
| Front Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 4K @ 30 fps UHD, 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v14 | Android v14 |
| Custom UI | OneUI 6.0 | HyperOS |
| Chipset | Mediatek Dimensity 6300 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen3 |
| CPU | 2.4 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 3 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 2X Arm Cortex-A76@2.4GHz & 6X Arm Cortex-A55@2.0GHz | 1x3.0 GHz Cortex-X4 & 4x2.8 GHz Cortex-A720 & 3x2.0 GHz Cortex-A520 |
| Fabrication Node | 6 nm | |
| GPU | Mali-G57 MC2 | Adreno 735 |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes | Yes |
| Multimedia | ||
| Yes | Yes | |
| Music | MP3, M4A, 3GA, AAC, OGG, OGA, WAV, AMR, AWB, FLAC, MID, MIDI, XMF, MXMF, IMY, RTTTL, RTX, OTA | Yes |
| Video | MP4, M4V, 3GP, 3G2, AVI, FLV, MKV, WEBM | Yes |
| FM Radio | No | No |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 5000 mAh | 4700 mAh, Li-Po Battery |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 25W Fast Charging | Yes, 67W Fast Charging |
| Reverse Charging | Yes | |